New to the forum. I've owned my 2013 JKU since December of 2012. I have about 170k miles on it. I have noticed an intermittent issue that where it feels like I am driving with my foot on the gas and brake at the same time. Doesn't want to shift right; and it feels very sluggish. Also, a slight vibration in develops. Usually happens when I have been driving awhile. Not sure if it is trans related, clutch related, transmission cooler related or something else. Checking to see if anyone has had a similar issue.
2013 JK Unlimited intermittent power issues
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It propagates at about 40 and up. Usually after I have been driving for a while and definitely after some traffic. I'm going to get it in this week for a tune-up. One thing that I forgot to mention in my original post is that when this happens, there is definitely a burnt smell that I smell when I park. That's why I am wondering if it is a clutching issue.
just had the computer updated at the dealership also. Kept having my oil pressure sending unit throw a failure code. Went ahead and replaced the oil cooler when I did, there was an oil leak at the cooler. The smell doesn't smell like burnt oil either.
Doubt if it's a trans issue then. I know of a couple JK's around your year that was having issues with the under hood insulation getting sucked over the air filter box intake and partially choking to engine out.
First of the year a member had that issue and helped him find that was his problem, don't know if I can find that thread again or not.
I found that thread https://wranglerjkforum.net/threads/p2174-sudden-low-airflow-detected.27043/#post-425529
I found that thread https://wranglerjkforum.net/threads/p2174-sudden-low-airflow-detected.27043/#post-425529
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I guess the best thing to do is to trim the plastic like shown and take it for a drive.
So far so good this week. I haven't noticed any power issues at all. Still gotta get it in for the tune up though.
Thanks again!
Thanks again!
I didn't have too yet. Just trimmed some of the loose insulation and went ahead and swapped the filter. Checked to make sure all of my tubes were connected also.